5'3" feet wide for a cradle.. is that too short?

[Matthieu G]

Hello,

I searched through the group's topics, but couldn't find a specific answer to my question.

I am looking for a cradle for my sailboat and I am confused on the question of the necessary dimensions.
Yes I did see in the manual that the width indicated is 8 feet by 12 feet long. (7.8 wide for the stern, and 7.2 for the bow).

On the other hand I have also read comments from a member on the group indicating that his cradle was about 5 feet wide.

How do I find myself there?   There is a cradle I am currently interested in, it is 12 feet long, but only 5.3 feet wide. Is it too short ?

What are the dimensions of your cradles?

Thanks !

[KWKloeber]

I believe that the cradle dimensions are in your owners manual.

[Ron Hill]

Mat : Careful - The 7' 8" and 7' 2" measurements that you quote are the PAD widths. 

Believe that I would stick with the measurements that Catalina gave you on page 5.2 of your Owners Manual.  The pads are positioned so they are against a bulkhead inside the hull and not just against the hull!!!

A thought